Research Coordinator

Description:

• Participates in a number of digital health research program initiatives and projects by providing feedback to Investigators, Managers and Directors on project progress. Highlights concerns and issues from Research Assistants and administrative staff regarding project activities such as data entry, survey administration, data collection and communicates concerns to the Research Projects Manager and/or PI along with recommendations for improvement.
• Compiles, analyzes, summarizes and communicates data to facilitate project progress. Evaluates whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the thematic unit leader(s) and Research Projects Manager.
• Provides feedback on issues/concerns with past projects and makes recommendations to assist the thematic unit leader(s) and Research Projects Managers in the preparation of letters of intent, grants and collaborations and final applications for inter- and trans-disciplinary research grants in digital health
• As directed by the Research Projects Manager, the Coordinator facilitates ethics submissions by communicating with the ethics board and directing the Research Assistant to upload documents, type consent forms etc.
• Assists in the recruitment of suitable research project participants by performing duties such as contacting eligible participants, communicating research projects goals and processes to participants, explaining potential risks and possible benefits, answering participant questions and reviewing and witnessing consent forms. Maintains research subject records using appropriate filing systems.
• Schedules and coordinates study meetings by booking rooms for use in interviews and communicating with participants/ stakeholders about appointments by phone/email.
• Drafts consent forms in consultation with the Research Projects Manager and/or PI, completes case report forms and follows up on data queries brought to their attention by Research Assistants or Analyst. Acts a resource for Research Assistants.
• Contributes to the preparation, assembly, presentation and distribution of project proposals and reports by compiling information, preparing reporting information including charts, tables and figures. Responds to requests from the Digital Health Research Manager or Study PIs for updates on study progress
• Provides guidance and assistance to the Research Assistants in conducting research literature searches and reviews and edits and formats for reports and articles for submission to journals.
• Acts as a liaison between research managers, research assistants and participants.
• Supports the capacity building work of the digital health research initiative by assisting with planning ongoing seminars and events under the direction of the Digital Health Research Manager